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9 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bryson City, North Carolina


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Although the name may imply otherwise, Bryson City is actually a quaint town situated in North Carolina. The town is famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes, including serene streams and vibrant wildflowers. It also happens to be adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which features a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Visitors can enjoy picturesque train rides within the park and take in all of its natural wonders.

Bryson City is also home to Tuckasegee River, making it a popular spot for river rafting and other outdoor activities such as fly fishing. In fact, the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians can be found right here, in Bryson City! The museum includes some fascinating exhibits, with fly rods and fishing gear dating back to the 1800s.

Keep reading for more fun things to do in Bryson City, North Carolina, in our list below

The 9 Most Popular Things To Do In Bryson City, North Carolina

9. Sequoyah National Golf Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (299 reviews)

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Location: 79 Cahon’s Mt Road Whittier NC

Tel:  828 497 3000

Web Address:   http://sequoyahnational.com/

8. Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians

4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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Location: 210 Main Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 488 3681

Web Address:   https://explorebrysoncity.com/listing/fly-fishing-museum-of-the-southern-appalachians/826/

7. Appalachian Rivers Aquarium

4.7 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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Location: 117 Island Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 488 7857

Web Address:   https://explorebrysoncity.com/listing/appalachian-rivers-aquarium/786/

6. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Train Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (163 reviews)

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Location: 100 Greenlee Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 488 5200

Web Address:   http://gsmr.com/

5. Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (169 reviews)

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Location: 2 Everett Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 488 7857

Web Address:   https://explorebrysoncity.com/listing/swain-county-visitors-center-and-heritage-museum/785/

4. Bryson City Island Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (177 reviews)

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Location: 213 Bryson Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 488 3681

Web Address:   https://bryson-city-island-park.business.site/

3. Darnell Farms

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,037 reviews)

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Location: 2300 Governors Island Road Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 488 2376

Web Address:   http://darnellfarms.com/

2. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,946 reviews)

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Location: 18 Fry Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  828 586 8811

Web Address:   http://gsmr.com/

1. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

4.5 ★★★★★ (4,914 reviews)

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Location: 45 Mitchell Street Bryson City NC

Tel:  800 872 4681

Web Address:   http://gsmr.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bryson City, North Carolina! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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